To develop efficient data acquisition and retrieval system and to act as repository of various natural resources data. To act as a nodal organisation in the State advising the user agencies and disseminate the remote sensing technology at operational levels.

To provide research and development support to the teaching and research organisations of the State in specified areas of remote sensing technology.

To carry out field investigations connected with the activities of remote sensing remote sensing technology and its applications.

To cooperate and collaborate with other national and international organisations in the field of remote sensing and disciplines.

To periodically publish the results of remote sensing investigations carried out by the Centre.